Resources

Bible Study | Theology | Devotional | Worship | Denominational | Educational | Other

Bible Study

Kretzmann’s Popular Commentary — An excellent on-line commentary on the entire Bible, from a conservative Lutheran perspective.

Lectionary at Lunch — An audio commentary on the appointed Scripture readings for the current week, as presented at lunchtime gatherings by faculty members to students at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

The Inspiration of Scripture — A Report of the Commission on Theology and Church Relations of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.

Bible Gateway — Online access to the text of Scripture in over 20 English translations.  Compare passages side-by-side in different versions.

Theology

Our Beliefs page has links to a large number of doctrinal documents.

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Book of Concord — The Book of Concord is a classic collection of documents stating the doctrinal position of the Lutheran Church.

Luther’s Small Catechism (1986 Translation) — An short, simple summary of Christian doctrine, written by Martin Luther. 

Explanation of Luther’s Small Catechism — A longer explanation of Luther’s Small Catechism with hundreds of supporting Bible verses.  Available in  PDF and RTF

Frequently Asked Questions — Dozens of answers to Frequently Asked Questions on many topics from the web site of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. 

Issues, Etc. — Stimulating guests and a conservative Lutheran perspective on the issues of the day; hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken; download or listen live Monday thru Friday from 3:05pm-5:00pm Central Time; alternate site www.piratechristianradio.com.

Our World–His View — Listen to and download archives of this listener call-in program that provides a forum for Christians to discuss issues that conflict with the desire to lead a more God-pleasing life in an increasing, morally depraved secular world.  Produced by an LCMS congregation in Michigan and featuring many noted guests and LCMS pastors.

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Devotional

Portals of Prayer Online and Audio Editions — This beloved daily devotion is available each day online.  At the bottom is a link to an audio presentation of today’s devotion. Printed copies of this devotional booklet are available free in the Gathering Room at Holy Cross.

Lutheran Hour Daily Devotions — Daily devotion from the worldwide radio outreach ministry of the LCMS, in print and audio formats.

Concordia Theological Seminary Chapel Services — Listen to inspiring chapel services from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Current week’s services available on demand.

Concordia Seminary Chapel Sermons — Sermons from chapel services at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri.  Listen online or download.  Must have iTunes installed; close window when prompted.

Lutheran Hour Weekly Sermon — The weekly message from the worldwide radio outreach ministry of the LCMS.  Listen online or download.

Prayers for Today — Short daily Scripture readings and prayers, with an archive for the past week, from the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.

Sunday Half-Hour — Listen on demand to the British Broadcasting Company’s Sunday Half-Hour, one of the most popular radio shows in Britain, featuring favorite hymns; current episode available on demand; some doctrinal content may not reflect the teachings of the LCMS.

Choral Evensong — Listen on demand to the British Broadcasting Company’s Choral Evensong, recorded in churches around Britain; current episode available on demand; some doctrinal content may not reflect the teachings of the LCMS.

For the God Who SingsListen on demand to the Australian Broadcasting Company’s For the God Who Sings, featuring classic church music including healthy doses of Lutheran composers such as J.S. Bach; two current episodes available on demand; some doctrinal content may not reflect the teachings of the LCMS.

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Worship

The Lutheran Hymnal — Lyrics and MIDI files for all the hymns in The Lutheran Hymnal and most hymns found in other Lutheran hymnbooks including Lutheran Service Book.

20,000 Hymns, Gospel Songs & Spirituals — A fantastic collection of high-quality MIDI files for thousands of hymns.

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Denominational Links

Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod — Holy Cross is a member congregation of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.

LCMS E-News Service — Subscribe to LCMS email newsletters.

The Lutheran Witness — Website for The Lutheran Witness, official magazine of the LCMS.

LCMS Reporter — Website for the Reporter, official newspaper of the LCMS.

Frequently Asked Questions — Dozens of answers to Frequently Asked Questions on many topics from the web site of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.

Concordia Publishing House — Publisher for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, with many inspiring books, devotional, and gift items.

KFUO Radio — KFUO radio is the oldest religious radio station in the world, operated by the LCMS and located on the campus of Concordia Seminary, St Louis, Missouri; listen live and download.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care — The mercy arm of the LCMS.

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Educational Institutions

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis — Concordia Seminary, St Louis, Missouri.

Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, Indiana — Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Concordia University System — Information on the campuses and programs of the ten Concordia colleges and universities nationwide operated by the LCMS.

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Other Publications and Web Resources

For the Life of the World — Online magazine with current stories and theological articles for the          laity; you may also subscribe here to the free For the Life of the World quarterly print magazine.

Higher Things — Promotes a Lutheran identity and community among today’s youth.

Wittenberg Trail — Online community for people exploring and confessing the Lutheran faith.

Lutherans for Life, www.getrealwithyourself.com, and  LCMS Life Library — Pro-life resources.

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